Smoky Chicken Pilaf
A flavorful Indian-inspired dish featuring chicken and smoky spices, served with a side of pilaf.
Ingredients
- ●1 pound chicken breast
- ●2 teaspoons smoky paprika
- ●2 brazilian malagueta peppersadjust to taste
- ●1 cup pilaf rice
- ●2 tablespoons ghee or vegetable oil
- ●1 medium onionchopped
- ●2 inches gingergrated
- ●1 teaspoon garam masala
- ●to taste salt
- ●2 cups water
Instructions
- 1
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- 2
Add the chicken and cook until browned, about 5 minutes.
- 3
Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- 4
Add the onion and ginger to the skillet and cook until the onion is translucent, about 3 minutes.
- 5
Add the malagueta peppers and cook for an additional minute.
- 6
Add the pilaf rice to the skillet and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly.
- 7
Return the chicken to the skillet and stir in the garam masala and smoky paprika.
- 8
Add the water to the skillet and bring to a boil.
- 9
Reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet, and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the liquid has been absorbed.
- 10
Fluff the pilaf with a fork and season with salt to taste.
- 11
Serve hot, garnished with chopped cilantro if desired.